Private Finance Initiative

HC Deb 07 December 1995 vol 268 c382W

Mr. Betts

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list for each scheme so far agreed under the private finance initiative the revenue commitment entered into by the Government for each year until the commitment ceases. [3393]

Mr. Horam

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I him on 6 December, column224.

Mr. Betts

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the policy changes which will arise from the final agreement in respect of each scheme agreed under the private finance initiative. [3394]

Mr. Horam

This Government's policy is that high-quality health care should be available to those who need it on the basis of their clinical need without regard to their ability to pay. The private finance initiative in the national health service is concerned with the provision of modern and efficient facilities for the delivery of NHS health care. There have been no policy changes arising from the agreement of PFI schemes.